LeBron James's startling message: 'I was almost sure I had played my last game'

NBA legend LeBron James, 41, is set to continue his illustrious career after signing a two-year deal worth $8 million with the Philadelphia 76ers. The move marks a significant shift for the veteran superstar, who admitted he was close to retiring.

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I thought I was done when the season ended. I wasn’t ready to announce it, and I knew I needed some time to really decide, but I was pretty sure I played my last game.

In a heartfelt post on X, formerly Twitter, James shared his internal struggle, revealing that he was almost certain he had played his final game. "I thought I was done when the season ended," he wrote. "I wasn’t ready to announce it, and I knew I needed some time to really decide, but I was pretty sure I played my last game."

James emphasized that his decision to continue playing was not driven by money or family, but by his enduring desire to compete and win. "I still want to sacrifice. I still want to work. I still want to fight every day. I still want to compete, to win and to have the chance to feel that feeling of winning another championship," he explained.

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I still want to sacrifice. I still want to work. I still want to fight every day. I still want to compete, to win and to have the chance to feel that feeling of winning another championship.

He expressed excitement about joining the 76ers, believing he can contribute to making them a championship-caliber team. "I believe I can help the Philadelphia 76ers become a championship team, and I'm so excited to bring energy to a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time," James stated. He also extended gratitude to Los Angeles, expressed eternal love for Miami, and affirmed that Northeast Ohio will always be home.

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I believe I can help the Philadelphia 76ers become a championship team, and I'm so excited to bring energy to a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time.